Sometimes we find Myth to be woven around us for from my forest shop in Merlin to the Pendragon Stage at Canterbury Renaissance Fair comes my latest Sculpture and what an honor it is to be commissioned to Crown the stage! Make sure you come and see it yourselves in July 18-19 and 25-26!

Pendragon Translates to head dragon and is the surname of the legendary King Arthur and his father Uther. but like most myths this one is rooted in the stars particularly the Pole star or Axis Mundi the symbolic center of the world or still point for which all the other stars revolve. Up until 4,000 ish years ago this axis was the star Thuban in the Constellation Alpha Draconis, thus Head dragon; before it moved to become the star Polaris in the constelation Ursa Minor, the Bear which is the root of the name Arthur.

Beyond the Pendragon. Dragons are one of my favorite subjects since I was a boy both in art and mythology. They are extremely multifaceted and ambiguous as symbols. They can represent, The unification of the 5 elements, transcendent consciousness, power, sexuality, life force energy, luck, Knowledge but also greed, the ego, sloth (cold blooded )and apex predators. In alchemy the dragon is considered the volatile but animating life force or spirit which must be tamed not slain. and when this is done the Dragon becomes the greatest boon to the alchemist in question. but beware the same power that can heal can also destroy and devour the alchemist who’s magic has fallen into sorcery.causing them to exhibit the negative traits and in doing so that is to say when The Shadow of the dragon takes over the personality to certain tangible extents, the dragon slayer may indeed have to be called for.

In Astrology the Head and Tail of the dragon are symbolic of the Moon and its Nodes ( points of accession and dissension in context to the ecliptic.) The tail or South node represents ones Karma ones past lives, family, early life, comfort zones and where they are from. While the Head represents ones destiny, places and paths of growth and evolution. the two are always directly across from each other in the zodiac, and they are both personal to ones specific chart as well as macro cosmic forces that are at work in our day to day lives, Currently the tail of the dragon is in Analytical Virgo and the Head is in Mystical Pisces.

I was honored to build a steel bridge to span a local clients Koi Pond. The work took place during Pisces season, culminating with its installation on the new moon in Pisces, Just before the Spring equinox.

Welded in 9 pieces and bolted together the strength of the bridge is in the rails which act as a kind of truss.

The Chief symbol of Pisces,the Fish represent the forces of belief and doubt, the primary ruling forces at work on earth for the past 2,000 years. The ending of the age of Pisces is unclear and realistically fades out of prominence rather then having an abrupt end. It is no coincidence that one of the most famous religions of the past 2,000 years bears the hallmarks of Piscean symbolism. Fish on Fridays, the Jesus Fish ( vesica Pisces), the Fisher of men he who walked on water… Viewed through the lens of Astrotheology this is the SUN occupying the house of Pisces

I also cast these bronze Tridents this past month. No not the symbol of the Devil, but of the planet Neptune the astrological ruler of Pisces and symbol of the ancient king and titan of Atlantis, Poseidon.

Neptune is a planet that reminds us of our connection to the greater world in the way that all water is connected and we are but a drop in The ocean. the planet of Illusion but also dissolution like a tidal wave against the castles of egoic sand we so ardently build in the mind. It is one of the most selfless but Charismatic planetary archetypes and those born under it must be careful of becoming martyrs and being taken advantage of. The trident symbolizes Trinity and psychic power.

It seems life is always a balance between the two we often find ourselves mired to much on one or the other. lately Ive been sawing logs and and pouring concrete but I did find time to forge a couple of roses as well as a peavy for moving logs. If you would like me to build you something strong, beautiful or both contact me @ 541-760-3435

Roses are For sale $85 each.

Some smaller steel and bronze pieces crafted over Yule: A New Hatchet which with its single edge symbolizes the the North as well as the left brain. A bronze Sun ornament aka the Reason for the Season. a Flock of Steel Hummingbird garden stakes. Three Hyperborean Rune wall Plaques: Ansuz, Odins rune, for Communication, omens and intelligence. Berkana Freya’s rune for growth, healing and the birch tree. Algiz the rune of Life for Protection resilience and the Stag. ( Please note that the Modern day Peace Sign symbol is actually an inverted Algiz which qualifies it as a Rune of Death.)

A simple steel hand rail I fabricated and installed with concrete,

The Web of Wyrd Is a pattern that contains all of the ancient Hyperborean (Norse) Runes, It also makes for a simple but great focal point of a handrail section. Accented at the top and bottom are sine wave patterns symbolic of energy and time. The two sections Pictured below are available 50″ x40″ approximate* $650 each

Recent Metal works re-stocking for my summer fairs Some items still available and designs are repeatable please inquire with me for more information and prices. 541-760-3435

A Steel stand I welded for a customers Stone art piece.

Earlier this year I left my abode on the cross roads in Murphy, OR and moved North to the Forests near Merlin Deconstructing, moving and reconstructing my shop, moving my tiny house, installing and troubleshooting solar panels building a drive way, and erecting a water tower while keeping up with commissions and festivals. I look forward to being of greater service to the community now north of Grants Pass. On ward and upward!

A new three part Arbor Commission of my own design based on the countless examples of ancient architecture of the Triple gate, arches, or doorways the three parts being symbolic of the the ancient trinity- Father Mother and Child, (Thought Emotion and action), Three is perhaps the most sacred number in all existence having very particular aesthetic and practical properties it symbolizing the unification of two polarities, or as I learned taking art classes the Rule of thirds to break up the canvas into 3 parts, but the correspondences of life to the 3 are endless. If you would like your own Tripartite Arbor Contact me today @541-760-3435!

A blacksmith at 11 years old, a welder and carpenter since high school, concrete apprentice at 19 and worked off and on with various companies and solo ventures doing everything from foundations to finish carpentry while I’m not forging metal art. 541-760-3435

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